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Dr. Paul Girard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Paul Girard, MD
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Dr. Paul Girard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Paul Girard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Paul Girard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Paul Girard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Girard received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Girard is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hip Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Femur Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Patellar Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist

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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6312
  2. 2 Office
    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste A, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
  3. 3 Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2539

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May 09, 2017
Amazing Doctor. Shattered my Tibia and he was able to put it back together. I can walk and run now. To you and your staff, Thank you very much.
John F in Escondido, CA — May 09, 2017
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Girard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Girard's profile.

Dr. Paul Girard, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Paul Girard, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA